Associate Executive Director

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America is seeking an Associate Executive Director to oversee daily operations, lead staff and volunteers, and manage budgets and programs. This role reports to the Executive Director and requires strong collaboration with community partners.

Ideal candidates have a background in nonprofit leadership, YMCA experience, and proven ability to drive growth and fiscal oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a child-related field or Sports Management/Recreation/Health Sciences preferred, or 48 semester hours/72 quarter hours with 12/18 related to children.
• 5+ years of successful management experience, preferably in a YMCA or nonprofit in health & wellness, business or related field.
• Supervision of full and part-time employees and accountability for annual budget exceeding $1 million.
• Ability to lead operations including staff development, budgeting, membership and program development, financial development, marketing and PR, board and volunteer development.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations under the direction of the Executive Director, providing cause-driven leadership.
• Staff supervision, volunteer management, and accountability for program administration and facility stewardship.
• Fiscal oversight and financial development to support growth and annual giving.
• Develop community relations and partnerships to advance YMCA goals.
• Support personal and professional development for staff and volunteers.

Skills

Operations leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Volunteer management

Community partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in a child-related field or Sports Management/Recreation/Health Sciences

5+ years management experience (nonprofit/ YMCA preferred)

Tools

YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification

Job description

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Associate Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations. This position provides cause-driven leadership in staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal oversight, financial development, program administration, facility and equipment stewardship, community relations, and personal and professional development.

1. Strong business operations background with a proven track record for producing growth, annual giving and strong financial management
2. A Bachelor's Degree in a child related field or Sports Management/ Recreation/Health Sciences is preferred, or 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours of college credit of which 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours are in subjects relating to children.
3. Five or more years of successful management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency in the health & wellness, business or related field
4. Supervision of full and part-time employees and accountability for annual budget exceeding $1 million
5. Ability to lead assigned operations including staff development and supervision, development and monitoring of budgets, membership and program development, financial development, marketing and public relations, board and volunteer development
6. Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
7. YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This role requires daily onsite work and occasional after-hours response; therefore, candidates must be able to reliably commute to the assigned location and reside within approximately 30 miles or 45 minutes of the worksite by their start date to meet operational needs
• Requires a person of maturity and good judgment, who can operate with a minimum of guidance from the Division Vice President
• Requires ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment, to assess facts and issues, and make non-routine decisions regarding day-to-day operational problems and issues
• Requires effective team-building and team-leadership skills
• Must maintain cooperative, functional relationships with senior leadership team, peers, and subordinates
• Must maintain positive, energetic attitude toward YMCA work, goals, and values
• Must have ability to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, and to travel as needed for operational management, including on-site presence in managing major operational problems
• Must have superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to respond to a wide variety of constituencies, including staff, volunteers, members, program participants, vendors, community leaders, etc.
• Performs the duties of direct reports as needed

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically able to successfully complete required job functions, including use of hands, arms, fingers, able to talk and hear, use a computer, sit and stand, regularly move/lift up to 50 pounds, enter all YMCA environments (office spaces, indoor and outdoor maintenance/mechanical areas, fitness areas, pool and pool space, camping areas, unimproved outdoor locations and other program areas)
• Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Physically able to successfully complete required certifications